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Convenient Stores There are many convenient stores on and around the campus and the most accessible one is the 7-11 convenience store located at the ground floor of Building 8 (Dormitory) just outside Cafeteria 1. You can get snacks, coffee, ice cream, frozen meals, groceries and personal supplies available 24 hours a day. There are two Family Mart convenience stores in front of the campus and Tesco Lotus Express is just opposite Building 2 (Faculty of Business Administration) where you can get groceries, fresh produce and vegetables. Bookstore The university bookstore is located at the 2nd floor of Building 8 (Dormitory) where one can purchase text books, teaching and learning materials, stationery and office supplies, greeting cards, university souvenirs, and a lot more. Other Shops Almost all your daily needs are available from a range of shops just outside the campus, including a ‘flea’ market, an optician, a beauty salon, barber shop, Fuji and Kodak developing shop, coffee and bakery shops, and many more. Post Office A post office is located at Building 8 (Dormitory) near the Cafeteria 1. Students can also use the address of the International Student Service Center (ISS) for their incoming mail and it will be kept until collected. Banking Services The Thai currency is the Baht with bank notes of 1,000, 500, 100, 50 and 20, and coins of 10, 5, 2, and 1 Baht. All main currencies can be easily exchanged at banks at the campus. Sports and Recreation At Rangsit University, maintaining good health and spiritual well-being are considered very important. The university has more than a hundred student clubs and recreation activities serving a broad range of interests. You can also play soccer & football in the open area for track and field sports or opt for an invigorating swim in a nearby Olympic-size swimming pool. Library The Library located at Building 7 systematically maintains and updates available materials that are indispensable to education and research. It contains a large volume of textbooks, newspapers, journals, periodicals, as well as archival collection of materials in CD-ROM. Services for library users include borrowing and copying within the library premises. The library catalogue can also be searched quickly on the internet. Rangsit University has 2 local banks inside the campus. Bangkok Bank is in the façade of Building 1 (Administration Building) while Siam Commercial Bank is beside Cafeteria 2 just opposite Building 3 (Faculty of Liberal Arts). There are also many ATM machines around campus that accept all foreign cards. Credit cards are accepted in Thailand but students are advised to keep a certain amount of small cash to pay for taxis, food and other necessities. Medical Facilities During office hours (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM) students can get medical treatment in the campus clinic. After 4:30 PM, students can call the Dormitory to request transportation to the nearest hospital or use the university’s ambulance when needed. A police station is just a few meters away from the university’s entrance. 5